Automation index
How much of a Software architect’s job can AI already do?
A diagram and an ADR come earlier. A system that holds, and a team that gets it, do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Software architect
24%
AI can already do 24% of this job.
#258 / 623
View rankingSoftware architect
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Diagrams, ADRs and proofs of concept.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 40% | +7.2 |
Review PRs, APIs and boundaries.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Team, product and trade-offs.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 22% | +4 |
Big incidents and technical debt.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Security, cost and observability.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 16% | +2.6 |
Not designing a castle nobody can run.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 24% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- write code
- programming
- software development
- coding
- debug code
- building plans
- renders
- sign a project
- Diagrams, ADRs and proofs of concept
- Review PRs, APIs and boundaries
Sources for this job· O*NET 15-1252.00· ESCO/ISCO 2511
IS WORK OVER?
Pastry chef
17%
#585 / 623
View rankingPastry chef
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Design menus, cost and cake orders.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 35% | +5.6 |
Doughs, creams and chocolate.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 20% | 12% | +2.4 |
Assemble, decorate and finish.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 10% | +2.2 |
Counter, orders and client care.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 18% | +2.5 |
Hygiene, cold chain and storage.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 15% | +2.1 |
Train assistants and shop-floor pace.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 16% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 17% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- cook
- mise en place
- dishes
- bake
- Design menus, cost and cake orders
- Doughs, creams and chocolate
- Assemble, decorate and finish
- Counter, orders and client care
- Hygiene, cold chain and storage
- Train assistants and shop-floor pace
Sources for this job· O*NET 51-3011.00· ESCO/ISCO 7512